the Blog
You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
June 22, 2021
*POP* That’s what I heard when I was bouncing on my yoga ball at 9 pm on Saturday, February 27th. Hmmm that’s weird, I thought to myself. I was in the living room, facing Obie and Joel who were snuggling on the couch. We were about to get ready for bed, and I went to […]
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March 12, 2021
Can’t. Wait. To. Have. This. Baby!!!! This pregnancy journey has felt never-ending, but now I’m gearing up for the final days of being pregnant in my third trimester, and getting so close to meeting my baby girl. ***My plan was to publish this around week 38 but as you probably know, I had my sweet […]
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February 24, 2021
This is the ultimate lazy bolognese sauce recipe! Sometimes you want the comfort of a rich bolognese but don’t have the time or can’t be bothered to labor at the stove for three hours. Enter this easy peasy recipe with several short cuts that ensure your sauce is full of flavor! Ingredients: 1 lb of […]
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When you want something that screams comfort, make this gluten free apple fritter cake. Soft and cake-like + tart apples + cinnamon + crunchy oats + pecans on top… YUM. It’s the perfect balance of an apple fritter meets spongy vanilla spiced cake. Plus it pairs perfectly with ice cream for a delish dessert, or […]
January 26, 2021
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December 23, 2020
Two Down, One To Go! I can’t believe I’m already 27 weeks pregnant!!! The second trimester flew by so fast, and that’s probably because it’s been quite pleasant. It has been such a nice change from the seemingly never-ending hard days of the first trimester. I’ve had more energy, less nausea (yay to eating veggies […]
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December 9, 2020
Warm and cozy recipe alert! Creamy parmesan and ricotta polenta, sautéed mushrooms and onions, pan seared flank steak, fresh arugula and parmesan shavings. Yuuummmmoooo! This is perfect for a date night and takes about 30 minutes to make. You can add in other vegetables you have lying around, but I think onions and mushrooms work […]
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November 14, 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! The way we celebrate the holidays this year might look a little different, but the good news is that Christmas is still coming! We can still show our loved ones how much we care, even if it’s from far away. Last year I did a foodie focused […]
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Elevate your typical white rice with saffron from Pure Saffron Farms! #ad With this simple recipe, your next chicken and rice dish will have heaps of flavor and depth thanks to a little thread of spice known as saffron. This is my favourite way to make rice and I almost never make plain rice anymore, […]
October 18, 2020
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October 16, 2020
2020 is the year of road trips and staycations – there’s no place better to do that in Central Texas than with Lodgewell! They gifted me a two night stay at the most beautiful property, dubbed The Good Morning Ranch, in Wimberley. Joel and I have one hell of a year so far and I’m […]
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September 16, 2020
REALLY BIG FREAKING NEWS I have been waiting for this day for a long, long time: I’M PREGNANT! And I’m sooooooo excited! I’m going to keep it 100% real with you about this journey – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful. But first things first – if you have suffered a loss/miscarriage, […]
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July 15, 2020
Paneer bhurji is Indian comfort food at its finest. I finally got my mom to share her recipe and y’all it is AMAZING. I haven’t seen this dish at any restaurants in Austin (to be fair I haven’t been to every single Indian restaurant) and I believe everyone needs to try this dish at least […]
